Browsing by Subject "Girl Scouts"

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    Art education for girls : Juliette Gordon Low and early girl scouting
    (2011-08) Glover, Lauren Haley; Bolin, Paul Erik, 1954-; Mayer, Melinda M.
    This study investigates Girl Scout founder Juliette Gordon Low’s role as an art educator. The study is framed around the years of Low’s life, 1860-1927, concentrating on the years 1912-1927, when Low’s role as an art educator was most pronounced. An examination is made into Low’s early artistic influences and training, and artworks made by Low are discussed. An overview of the Girl Scout organization is presented, and Low’s working relationship with Boy Scout founder Sir Robert Baden-Powell is analyzed. Evidence of art education in the early Girl Scout movement is examined, including handbooks, artist merit badges, nature study and observational drawing, and the personal recollections of an early Girl Scout. Low’s art education contributions beyond the scope of Girl Scouts are also investigated, including her role as a charter member of the Savannah Art Club. The study concludes by suggesting a historical reframing of Low as an art educator is needed.
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    Hogg Foundation News, 1999, Summer, Vol. 33
    (1999) Hogg Foundation for Mental Health
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    Increasing Girl Scout membership at the local level : the Red Poppy Service Unit, Georgetown, Texas
    (2010-08) Lorca, Jennifer R.; Paterson, Robert G.; Leipnik, Mark R
    This study concerns the Red Poppy Service Unit in Williamson County, which is located within the Girl Scouts of Central Texas Council. This service unit supports girls within the boundaries of the Florence, Georgetown, and Jarrell Independent School Districts. It is currently comprised of 28 troops and is guided by an 11-member service team. It is hoped that this study will help to improve access for girls to the Girl Scout program, so more girls have the opportunity to become active participants and leaders in their communities. To accomplish this, internal and external factors contributing to the service unit’s current membership situation have been analyzed. A participatory approach has been utilized in gathering information and developing solutions for increasing membership. This study concludes with recommendations both the Service Unit and the Council may use to increase their membership.